Reflections4Life
June 29th, 2014
“Be
Free”
“Christ has set us free to live a free life. So
take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on
you.” Galatians 5:1 (MSG)
Scripture Contemplation: 2 Samuel 12:7-12; Isaiah
8:11-15; Isaiah 58; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; James 1:25; 2:12-13...
In as much as we experience in this life, we may often
find ourselves feeling bound, trapped, overwhelmed, and seeking a way
of escape. Yet, many of the things that bind us begins with the
choices that we make. God desires for us to be free. Be free from
every hindrance. Free from the heartaches. Free from every chain and
yoke that keeps us from living the life He has ordained for us.
I declare and decree that this week's Reflections
will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your
heart, mind, and soul. Be free from those things that have taken hold
of your life. Let go of the things that God has been long telling you
to release. May this be the week that you heed the voice of the Lord
and let go; experiencing a freedom like never before.
Why do we hold onto things? Why do we hold on to
grudges? Unforgiveness? Bitterness? Anger? Why do we allow ourselves
to be bound with the cares of this world and not relish in the
freedom that God has granted us to live in each and every day? I
gather, old habits die hard.
It's time for you to live a life that is free. The
Father wants you to be free; to walk in the freedom that He has
already granted you. Free from the pain and hurt of your past. Free
from past mistakes and failure. He desires for you to live a life
that is full of love and peace, with a renewed mind and strengthened
heart. There is no joy or peace in continually looking backwards.
Only heartache, pain, and regrets. In order to move forward we must
learn to let go.
Isaiah 61:2-4 (MSG) “...He
sent me to preach good news to the poor, heal the heartbroken,
Announce freedom to all captives, pardon all prisoners. God sent me
to announce the year of his grace— a celebration of God’s
destruction of our enemies— and to comfort all who mourn, To care
for the needs of all who mourn in Zion, give them bouquets of roses
instead of ashes, Messages of joy instead of news of doom, a praising
heart instead of a languid spirit.”
So
many of us have been fighting ourselves. We have been fighting the
goodness of God in our lives because we are having a difficult time
forgiving ourselves for the mistakes we have made; for the sometime
poor choices we make, and the failures. We have not allowed ourselves
to move forward in our lives because we are too busy condemning
ourselves where God has already forgiven us and made a way of escape.
We
cannot see the way of escape or walk in forgiveness, because we have
and are spending too much time visiting the past, beating up on
ourselves, and allowing the enemy to run rip-shod through our lives
and our mental. We have allowed the enemy a place within our
thoughts, our minds, without bothering to kick him out and denounce
his lies. Instead, we have meditated on what he has said; allowed him
to use our past and failures against us, until our mind is befuddled,
and our hearts grieved, and we are unable to see the plan of God or
accept what He says is ours. It is time to put the enemy in his
place. To use the authority that God has give us.
God
says...
Luke 10:19 “Behold,
I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and
over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt
you”
Roman 12:2 “And
do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and
perfect will of God.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-6 “For
though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for
pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high
thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every
thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready
to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.”
We are free, Beloveds. Free in Jesus, with every power
and authority given to us by the Father to live a life that is free
from those things in our past. To, live a life that does not have to
be overwhelmed by our daily activities and commitments. We can be
free in every area of our lives when we put the Father first, and
seek His counsel in all that we do. What's the saying so many have
adopted? No God, no peace. Know God, know peace. It is that simple.
Use what the Father has given you to remind the enemy
that he has already been defeated. That, he lost a long time ago when
Christ was victorious on the Cross and rose again, and ascended.
Renew your mind daily. Think on the things of Christ. Pull down every
stronghold, and cast out every evil thought and imagination. Walk in
your authority. Speak what God says of you. Declare and decree what
God has already declared and decreed concerning you! And if the enemy
still wants to mess with you, throwing your past and mistakes at you,
just remind him of his definite future...
Revelation 20:10 “The
devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and
brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be
tormented day and night forever and ever.”
Be free beloved. Be
free in the love and grace of God. Cast all your cares upon Him, and
let Him be Lord over your every day. Yield to Him, and walk in His
anointing and freedom.
I'M FREE, PRAISE THE
LO-RD,
I'M FREE
NO LONGER BOUND,
NO MORE CHAINS HOLDING
ME
MY SOUL IS RESTING
IT'S SUCH A BLESSING
PRAISE THE LORD
HALLELUJAH, I'M FREE
(Milton Brunson)
I decree that the spirit of peace and of prosperity has
found permanent rest in every area of your lives. Be free. Walk in
the freedom that the blood of Jesus has afforded you. Walk in the
truth of God that He has spoken concerning you. Do not allow your
past, any mistakes or failures to hold you back from walking in the
life that God says is yours. And when the enemy comes knocking at
your door (and he will!) Remember to let Jesus answer it, as you
speak the word of God into your life and the atmosphere, while
pulling down every stronghold that would try and keep you bound. You
are the one with the power, not the enemy. He's already been
defeated; remember? You are Blessed. Now go...and Be a Blessing!
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